Government
By JOHN MOONEY
February 14, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Members of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's Black Student Union, accompanied by BSU advisor April Chestang and Kelly Dunston, language arts supervisor at the high school, made a presentation celebrating Black History Month at the Scotch Plains Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb.
SUMMIT, NJ - Newly elected Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy announced the first bill of his tenure in the Legislature, a measure to improve the state budgeting process. The “Long-Term Budget Outlook” Act would require the State to publicly analyze, for the first time, the trajectory of its budget beyond ...
SPARTA, NJ – Several residents expressed concern at the township council at their meeting on January 27 about the possibility of an ICE detention center opening in Roxbury.Kimberly Noel, speaking as a resident not in her capacity as a member of the Sparta Board of Education, asked the township ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – The former police station located in the Merdinger Park and Nature Preserve on East Mountain Road will be renovated and repurposed with a $1 million federal grant.The project will breathe new life into the vacant structure, converting it into a hub for communitymeetings, local ...
SPARTA, NJ – Because of the Presidents' Day holiday on Monday, there will not be garbage pickup on Monday, February 16. Recycling WILL be picked up, according to township officials.Garbage will be picked up on the next scheduled day.
NEWTON, NJ — Town officials updated the council on ongoing water system projects and drought preparedness during the February 9 Newton Town Council meeting.Dave Simmons, who oversees the town’s water operations, emphasized the importance of the diversion gate at Pine Swamp, a critical source of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park students with a passion for writing are being encouraged to step into the spotlight this spring as Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. launches his 11th Annual Poetry Showcase in honor of National Poetry Month.Open to K–12 students across New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, February 13.It looks like the programs handling our weekly calls has finally been fixed and the calls are going through again.If you receive a suspicious message about a Water Company payment from a legal settlement, DO NOT click on anything or enter any ...
ROXBURY, NJ – When a man on Feb. 10 accused Roxbury officials of lacking “urgency and courage” in fighting a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Ledgewood, Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco got a little irritated. Anthony Bucco at a Roxbury Council MeetingAt most council ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Congressman Tom Kean Jr. visited the dedicated volunteers of the New Providence Rescue Squad to personally deliver heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards created by students from schools across New Jersey’s 7th Legislative District.The handmade ...
POMPANO BEACH — A developer aims to build a 15-story luxury tower on the Pompano Beach oceanfront, replacing a trio of aging 2-story condo buildings, according to plans filed with the city's Development Review Committee (DRC).The project, named "La Plage at Pompano Beach" would replace the 2-story ...
MILLBURN, NJ – This is Millburn Township Mayor Frank Saccomandi with the weekly Millburn Message.This Valentine’s Day, choose local first. From unique gifts to great dining, our great business districts offer quality, service, and convenience, while keeping dollars in the community. So spoil your ...
SUMMIT, NJ — During a Common Council meeting last week, local resident Dr. Carol Pak-Teng warned of growing unease in the community, telling council members, “Our community members are very scared, and legitimately so,” amid rising concerns over immigration enforcement. Her warning proved prophetic ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Township Council has introduced a revised ordinance to increase the salaries for Council Members and the Council President. The Council would receive a $9,000 raise, as opposed to the originally proposed $21,000 raise. The ordinance will be up for adoption on February ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation this week that would provide tax credits to employers for expenses incurred in the providing of childcare services to their employees.“For many families, childcare has simply become unaffordable, outpacing even the annual cost ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation this week that would provide tax credits to employers for expenses incurred in the providing of childcare services to their employees.“For many families, childcare has simply become unaffordable, outpacing even the annual cost ...
NEW JERSEY – Property taxes across New Jersey rose again in 2025, marking another record year of taxes for homeowners. For residents of Linden and other municipalities, property taxes in Union County make the county among the costliest places to live in the state.According to new data released by ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - No additional snow fell in Bridgewater Township in early February – but of course, there was a lot left over from mid January to still deal with, as discussed at the Feb. 5 meeting of the town council.Township administrator Michael Pappas thanked both the Bridgewater Police ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Superior Court of New Jersey on Thursday approved Summit’s revised affordable housing plan, allowing the city to move forward with ordinances and filings required under state law. The decision ends the final legal challenge to the city’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council this week postponed a decision on a proposed ordinance governing freestanding emergency rooms until later in February. Even so, numerous residents were eager to speak about the issue at a Tuesday council meeting. The draft local law seeks to define the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The City of Bordentown is currently accepting applications to fill two positions at City Hall, officials announced this week. The City is hiring for a full-time Clerical/Administrative Support role and a part-time Finance Clerk position. The Clerical/Administrative Support ...
ROXBURY, NJ – When a man on Feb. 10 accused Roxbury officials of lacking “urgency and courage” in fighting a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Ledgewood, Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco got a little irritated. Anthony Bucco at a Roxbury Council MeetingAt most council ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Planning Board will continue its hearing on the proposed commercial-to-residential subdivision at 3 Giralda Farms at its next regular meeting, where the board is expected to take a vote on whether to advance a Redevelopment Plan referral.The hearing began on Tuesday, Feb.
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with all members in attendance. Johnny Jazz Park UpgradeBorough Engineer Michael Reiser outlined the borough’s plan to rehabilitate Johnny Jazz Park as part of its application to the New Jersey ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council signaled its continued support for upgrades at Tuccamirgan Park with the introduction Feb. 9 of a $100,000 grant application to the state Department of Community Affairs.The 12-acre Tuccamirgan Park, on Bonnell Street adjacent to the Reading-Fleming ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the February 3rd Hunterdon County Commissioner Board meeting, Commissioner Zach Rich shared updates on recent improvements, increased usage, and upcoming programming across the Hunterdon County Library System.The South County Branch Library recently completed a space enhancement ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting immigrant residents and limiting cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement, following recent ICE activity near the city’s border.The “Protection from ICE” ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering how Presidents’ Day will affect your garbage pick-up and anything you need to take care of in government offices in Mount Laurel?Presidents' Day takes place each year in the United States on the third Monday in February, and is popularly recognized as honoring George ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Presidents' Day takes place each year in the United States on the third Monday in February, and is popularly recognized as honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This year, Presidents' Day is observed on February 16. Bordentown Township's municipal offices will be closed ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights CFO David Sireci gave the finance report for the month of January 2026 at the February 10th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council.The cash balance decreased $420,092 and is $2,005,935 on January 31st, and invested at a rate of 3.25 ...